A new month

Wow, Feb. just flew by... I supposed the fact that it is the shortest month in the year has a little something to do with it.

This month my son will turn two. He has already started practicing for the dreaded "terrible twos." Some of his favorite things to do-
1. scream (at the top of his very effective lungs) MINE! I think he learned this at either his babysitter or where I go to workout. Although there is a kid at his mommy and me Spanish class that picks on him, and steals everything from him telling him "mine."
2. Trying to smack my leg/hand when I tell him no. This gets time out (not effective at this point).
3. Going limp noodle and screaming at the top of his lungs (can you say, owww, my aching ears?)

I have read that the reason for the terrible two is that they are frustrated because they can think what they want, but do not have the verbal skills to get it across. I would have to say 99% of the time, I know what he wants... it is just he can't always have it. "No, peanut, you can't have the (insert something here) object. You will get hurt. No, peanut, you can't eat only bananas..."


That's why I love My Gym! I get to wear him out! He gets so tired from all the exercise, er, fun he gets that he is so tired he just wants to nap.

Now, I joke about wearing him out, but I do think one of the important things is to make sure he gets some time for fitness. Even at (almost) two, it is important. I was not raised on a couch, and my son won't be, either. So, luckily there is a place like My Gym where I can start him on those foundations. He thinks it is just plain fun. He also gets the much needed socialization with kids his own age that so many children with stay-at-home moms don't get. All for about 8 dollars an hour!

If you think you might be interested in trying out a free class give My Gym a call at (909) 307-3929, or check out the website at www.mygym.com, or check out the new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/mygymredlands!

Time to "ditch the kids..."

(as my son says when I swing him around in a circle) WHEEEEEEEEEEE... Parents Night Out, February 26th (this Friday) from 5:30-8:30pm. Snacks, juice and fun will be given during the evening. Space is limited (and running out) so call and let them know your coming! (909) 307-3929

I have to say I love dropping the peanut off for these. Not only does it give me some me time- even if I just go home to finish up the laundry, do dishes, or occasionally sneak in a movie from NetFlix, it is sooooo worth it. For those of you with a life, you can go enjoy some it, maybe do the things you did before you had a kid or twoI know he has a blast, because he doesn't complain about going in the building (which he does do at my gym- not My Gym)- in fact he runs into the room like he owns the place. When I pick him up for the night, he is also WORN OUT. I don't have to do a thing but drive.

This Friday will also be great because it is a pajama party at the gym. Not only will he be asleep by the time I get home, I can just lay him in bed without waking him up...

Sweet dreams little peanut, and clean house for Mommy, this coming Friday!

Blogger post #1

My son and I have been going to MyGym Redlands for almost a year and a half. He is going to be two in March. I have to say, it is good for us to get out of the house and be around other moms (and dads) with their children. Honestly, it has been my sanity. I really don't know what I would have done without "the gym." I feel like some weeks it is the only adult conversation I get.

SO, I have now taken the opportunity to work for MyGym Redlands doing some marketing. I am excited and nervous about it. I know I am good with people (I like them) but I also don't want to be a let down. In this time of change (I am a stay-at-home mom, and a teacher before that) I have also decided to loose all the baby weight (plus some) that my son left me with when he was born. Now both of us are going to a gym!

Which also makes me wonder how I got so darn fat in the first place. I know, I know- I ate the wrong kinds of foods. Go figure. Except that even when I ate the right kinds of foods, I was still fat. My biggest fear- that my son will end up like me...

Childhood obesity rates have more than TRIPPLED since 1980... Colorado is the only state in the country that only (only) has a 15-20 precent obesity rate. Why is this? Because everyone in Colorado (well, except that 15-20 percent) MOVES... Childhood obesity can lead to depression, hypertension, damaged joints, diabetes... I am sure the list goes on and on...

So, the nice thing about going to MyGym- My child gets more activity. He loves it. He has fun. I can take him for the hour and I don't have to think about it. The activities are structured. The gym in clean (immaculate- they need to come to my house next). The instructors are caring and friendly. The cost is pretty minimal considering all I get out of it (about $7.50 per class)...

SOOOO, I know I sound like an advertisement. Perhaps a little. However, I really do believe in the gym and the importance it plays in my child's well being. I wouldn't be going otherwise....